Nathaniel R. Perkins, MD, examined hundreds, perhaps thousands, of men who were going to war, 1914-1918. He kept an album of about 150 photos of these men who seem to have sent him their photos from home or from the field. Given to the Dorchester Historical Society by Mrs N. R. Perkins in accordance with instructions from her late husband, Dr. Nathaniel P. Perkins of 1122 Adams St, Dorchester. Index catalog has entries for the individuals.

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